Network and Systems Engineer

Neuralink•Fremont, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Neuralink is creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world. For Neuralink's Information Technology team, the corporate environment is production. It is where our groundbreaking research and development takes place and hosts our assembly lines, neural recording training and processing, and many other functions. The team builds critical systems and processes that safely accelerate our progress along the company's critical path.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst, Arista, and enterprise wireless technologies
Experience building and supporting HPC or high-density compute environments: GPU clusters, high-performance storage
Working knowledge of routing protocols and network technologies: BGP, OSPF, ECMP, eBPF, SFLOW, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, NTP, PTP, ARP, CDP, LLDP
Familiarity with DCIM tools and infrastructure monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, or similar)
Experience with firewalls, SDWAN, and enterprise security technologies

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Wave Division Multiplexing, Fiber Optics, GPON, and FTTH
Familiarity with cluster resource managers (Slurm, LSF, PBS)
Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V) and storage ecosystems (NAS/SAN, NFS/iSCSI)
Exposure to real-time systems and industrial telemetry networks
Industry certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent data center certifications

Responsibilities

Design, build, and operate data center environments including power infrastructure (PDUs, UPS, generators), cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH, liquid cooling), and scalable racking solutions
Procure, rack, cable, and commission server and network hardware; perform BIOS/firmware tuning and integration testing
Own the full server lifecycle — from hardware selection and vendor coordination through deployment, maintenance, and decommission
Administer and manage HPC clusters, storage systems, and high-speed networks
Automate server provisioning using PXE/HTTP boot, scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python), and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet
Administer Linux and Windows server environments including OS deployment, patching, and performance tuning
Deploy, maintain, and monitor campus network infrastructure including switching, routing, wireless, and NAC; respond aggressively to incidents to maintain uptime
Plan and coordinate maintenance windows, upgrades, and expansions; maintain 24/7 on-call readiness
Ensure all systems comply with HIPAA, PII handling requirements, and applicable cybersecurity standards (ISO, NIST)
Author and maintain documentation including network topology, systems design, runbooks, and SOPs
Manage network and server hardware inventory